Trade


Trump Broadens His Tariff Threats. He Is Now Targeting South Korea and Canada.

Many of Trump’s tariff threats never become reality, but they still add to a deteriorating trade environment.

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Trump Raises Tariffs on South Korean Goods to 25%

President Donald Trump said he was raising the levies on autos, pharmaceuticals, and lumber from South Korea because their legislature hasn’t approved the U.S. trade agreement.

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USA Rare Earth, CoreWeave, Micron, Intel, Newmont, Booz Allen, IonQ, and More Stock Market Movers

USA Rare Earth surges on a government investment, while CoreWeave jumps following an announcement that Nvidia is making a $2 billion investment in the AI cloud company.

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Markets Are ‘Selling America.’ A Fed Rate Decision, Earnings Can’t Stop It.

The risk of another government shutdown is rising, Fed Chair Powell takes center stage, gold prices top $5,000 for first time, and more news to start your day.

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Dollar Sinks Amid Yen Intervention Talk and ‘Sell America’ Momentum

The dollar is tumbling. There’s likely more weakness to come.

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Denmark Owns $10 Billion in Treasuries. It Isn’t Completely ‘Irrelevant.’

What matters isn’t how much of the debt Denmark owns. The point to focus on is the precedent raised by news that a Danish pension fund is selling all of its holdings.

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The U.S. Didn’t Lose to Globalization. It Invented a Better Version of It.

The U.S. globalized by exporting firms, not goods, Marc Chandler and Adam Farhat write in a guest commentary.

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Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla Earnings Loom as Stocks Stall and Risks Mount. Something’s Got to Give.

Investors are looking for Big Tech to snap the market out of its January malaise.

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Did Trump TACO on Greenland? Don’t Bet on It.

Trump’s Greenland reversal wasn’t a capitulation to markets. The president often takes big risks—and pulls back only when geopolitics demand it.

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Review & Preview: Old-Fashioned Fundamentals

Stocks headed higher again as the Greenland crisis receded and strong fundamentals came back in focus.

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Trump Vows 'Big Retaliation' as 'Sell America' List Grows

Denmark’s AkademikerPension fund is unloading all of its Treasury debt. The the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan scaled back its holdings early last year.

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Gold Falls After Trump Backs Down on Greenland. How Other Havens Are Trading.

Gold and Swiss franc fall amid President Donald Trump's tariff retreat.

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Stocks Are Powering Through Political Risks. That Could Be Risky.

With the Greenland drama on ice, stocks are red hot once again.

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Stock Markets Are Relying on the TACO Trade Again. Why That’s Not Good.

Trump cancels Greenland tariff threats, Supreme Court justices appear skeptical of Trump’s bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook, Amazon hits back at Walmart with planned megastore, and more news to start your day.

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Bitcoin Jumps After Trump Tariff Relief. Why It May Not Last.

Cryptocurrencies got a shot in the arm after President Trump said he would not impose trade tariffs on eight European countries over Greenland.

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Review & Preview: A Greenland Rally

The major indexes each rallied 1.2% amid an apparent deal over Greenland. Plus, the Supreme Court hears Trump v. Cook.

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Bitcoin Trades Around $90,100, Ending a Losing Streak. Why Crypto Is in a Tailspin.

Bitcoin suffered another leg down after risk-off sentiment continues to hobble cryptos.

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Tech Execs in Davos Sound More Bullish Than Ever on AI

Tech CEOs used Davos forums to extol the future of AI, both in the enterprise and for helping better the world.

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Treasury Yield Spike Can’t Be Ignored. Stocks Are Vulnerable to ‘Sell America’ Pressures.

Stocks wiped out all their gains for the year on the back of a big spike in bond yields.

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Greenland Isn't the Only Headwind for Oil. This Is Dragging It Down Too.

Oil prices are falling in spite of global political tensions.

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Trump Got a Warning From Treasuries Selloff. How It Could Curb Greenland Tariff Threats.

Trump addresses Davos today, Mag 7 stocks reflect fear over AI trade, Netflix’s softer margin guidance overshadows earnings beat, and more news to start your day.

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Gold Surges Over $4,800 to New High. Why It's Leaving Silver Behind.

The price of gold hits record highs on the back of U.S.-EU trade tensions

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Bessent Shrugs Off Bond Market Meltdown. Denmark Is ‘Irrelevant,’ He Says.

The Treasury Secretary blamed the recent selloff on surging Japanese yields, rather than the “sell America” trade.

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Review & Preview: Sell America?

New geopolitical tensions spooked investors on Tuesday. Plus, the Supreme Court is set to listen to arguments for Trump v. Cook.

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